LITTER BUSTERS CLUB
WHAT IS THE LITTER BUSTERS CLUB?
The Litter Busters Club is a free program offered to children between the ages of 4-11 years old in Mission, BC. Originally, it was originally named the Junior Anti-Litter Bug Club and was created in 2012. It is designed to promote education & awareness of the negative impact of litter on our environment & foster environmental leadership within our local youth. Members are encouraged to be apart of the solution, not the pollution.
WHAT DO THEY DO IN THE CLUB?
Members are first asked to take the Litter Busters Pledge:
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Never litter & always put waste in the appropriate place
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Help clean up their Mission by picking up 5 pieces of litter at a local park, their school or near their home (under the supervision of a parent or adult)
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Reduce the amount of garbage they make by reducing what they use or recycling as much as possible.​​
On occasion, we will host Litter Busters events such as the Litter Busters Day Camp and Litter Busters Halloween Contests. These events will vary and can include a recycled crafts activity, park or creek cleanup, snacks & educational games. ​​​
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Educational topics:
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Types of litter and where it should go (compost, recyclable, and garbage)
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How litter can harm animals
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How litter can contaminate and pollute our environment
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Solutions to help prevent litter
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How to NOT be a litterbug!​​
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WHAT'S INVOLVED?
The Litter Busters Club is a FREE club. Upon signing up, members will receive the following from MESS:
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Kids litter picking kit: includes a bucket & tongs
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Litter Busters activity booklet: includes educational crosswords, fill in the blanks, colouring pages, etc.
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Invitation to join 1-2 free Litter Buster community events
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Emailed Newsletter
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Recognition & pride for keeping our community clean & healthy.​​
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If you are interested in signing up your child(ren), please fill out the form below. Please allow up to 2 weeks for application processing. A staff member or volunteer will contact you to arrange pickup of the supplies. Forms can be sent in via our website or by email to info@messociety.ca.
Completed forms can be emailed to info@messociety.ca